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Ningaloo Humpback Whale Swim on a Powerboat
Highlights & inclusions
In water experience with Humpback Whales
Operates August, September and October
Snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef
Morning Tea, Buffet Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Quality snorkel equipment included
Professional and experienced crew on board
From
$595.00AUD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience
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What you can expect
Don’t just see the whales, swim with them! A bucket list opportunity awaits with Ningaloo Reef, who are one of only a few organisations licensed to offer a swimming experience with Humpback Whales. On this full day tour, guests will journey into the waters of Ningaloo Marine Park, a major part of the whales’ migratory route, where in 2016, an estimated 30,000 whales passed through and rested.
The spacious 60ft luxury powerboat allows for 360-degree viewing with plenty of space to relax on lounge beds and bow nets, while a dedicated spotter plane searches and directs the captain to pods of whales or other marine wildlife. When a pod of whales is located, guests can enjoy watching them from within the boat while the experienced crew assess their behaviour according to Department of Wildlife regulations.
What you need to know
- 8 Hour Humpback Whale Swim on a spacious 60ft luxury powerboat operating August, September and October
- Complimentary return bus transfers from your accommodation in Exmouth
- Professional and experienced crew on board and supporting you in the water as much as you need
- Spotter aircraft to ensure best possible opportunity of sighting and swimming with Whale Sharks
- In water experience with the Humpback Whales and close up views for Observers
- Snorkelling on the Ningaloo Reef
- Snorkel equipment including mask, snorkel, fins of all sizes and wetsuits
- Flotation aids and life jackets available on board if required
- Marine specialists onboard to answer all your questions and guide you
- Stand up paddle boards and kayaks for use in afternoon snorkel (weather and time permitting)
- Morning Tea, Buffet Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided (caters for dietary requirements)
- Sunscreen, water, dry area for your belongings and shade on board
- Celebratory glass of sparkling wine
- Complimentary gift pack per group booking
- Whale Shark Swimmer Certificate
- All government fees and charges included in the price
- Complimentary Professional Photography Package of the day
- Humpback Whale experience on-board a very stable, spacious 60ft luxury powerboat, which provides a 360-degree viewing platform and the opportunity to lounge and relax on the comfortable day beds, bow nets and various seating spots
- Swimming with a Humpback Whale in their natural environment is an extraordinary life changing experience, one not to be taken for granted, and as such is conducted with the utmost respect to the whales
- Humpback Whales are very inquisitive creatures and it is quite possible they will seek interaction with humans and swim close to us
- Your small group of 5 and your guide will slide into the water and aim to swim with a majestic Humpback Whale, this is truly a once in a lifetime experience
- This tour only runs in August, September and October
- Tours depart 8:25am at Tantabiddi Boat Ramp (western side of Exmouth Cape) or you will be picked up earlier from your Exmouth Hotel. Tour returns approximately 4pm
- Approximately 8 hours
- Ningaloo Discovery will pick guests up from their accommodation and transport them as well as returning guests in the afternoon.
- If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
- If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
- If you do not require a hotel pick up
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Towel
- Warm clothes for after snorkelling
- Sea sickness medication (if you feel like you may need it)
- Maximum of 5 swimmers in each group
- No age limit! All ages welcome to participate
- Vessel subject to change without notice
- Cruise departures are subject to weather conditions
- If you would to add children, seniors or infants to your booking please contact the operator directly to purchase
- If you don't get to see a Humpback Whale from under the water while snorkelling the operator will provide you with a 50% off voucher, that can be used on another Humpback Whale Swim Tour valid for the remainder of the current season. This voucher is non transferrable between individual persons or companies
- Participants must have basic swimming ability if they wish to enter the water
- Children must be accompanied by a swimming adult
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on the day of cruise and entry
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
